Scheduling Sign-On

100LL: $4.55

100LL(truck): $4.70

JETA: $5.30

      We feel privileged that we have had the opportunity to be in business at the Fullerton Airport for over 40 years. We have trained several thousand pilots; many of these have gone on to fly for the airlines, achieving a life-long dream. Others have continued to fly “real airplanes” in personal and business flights with family and friends.

      We would like to invite you to join us for a tour of AFI’s campus. During your tour we believe that you will discover the joy that our family has had in sharing our love of flying with our clients.

      After you visit our website please come to the airport for the tour, we would love to meet you.

                                                                          -Bill Griggs Sr. & Bill Griggs Jr.

Definitions of Ratings and Certificates

The sky is calling. It's for you.

AFI has trained thousands of pilots. We understand precisely what it takes to offer the highest quality in flight training, whether your dreams of flight are personal or professional. If looking to fly for personal reasons, a person might find that they are only interested in the Private Pilot's Certificate. If looking to fly for an airline, the steps included in the training process are many. To better understand which certificates and ratings you might be interested in, they are explained in further detail below.

Private Pilot's Certificate:

The Private Pilot's Certificate allows you to fly by yourself or with passengers (day or night) when the weather meets a certain criteria. The two main limitations to a Private Pilot's Certificate are that you cannot fly for compensation or for hire and you cannot fly in clouds.

Instrument Rating:

Once you have obtained the Private Pilot's Certificate, you have the option of continuing your training with the Instrument Rating. During your Instrument training, you will learn to control the airplane solely by reference to the flight instruments (i.e. no looking outside). This will allow you to fly in clouds or when the visibility is less than that prescribed for a Private Pilot. As an Instrument Pilot you are still prohibited from flying for compensation or for hire.

Commercial Pilot's Certificate:

The Commercial Pilot's Certificate allows you to fly for compensation or hire. It is possible to obtain a Commercial Pilot's license without first obtaining the Instrument Rating but certain limitations would apply. During the Commercial course, you will learn aircraft mastery. You will be introduced to four new maneuvers and the margin of errors on these and other maneuvers will be minimal. Once obtaining a Commercial Pilot's Certificate, you can be paid to fly.

Certified Flight Instructor:

You thought flying was something? Try teaching and flying at the same time! The Flight Instructors Certificate will allow you to teach other students to fly! This is a great opportunity for those interested in becoming airline pilots as it allows you to not only be employed but to gain the necessary flight hours at the same time. Imagine not having to pay for a thousand hours of flight time! The primary limitation to a Flight Instructor's License is that is that you cannot teach students training in the Instrument Course. Also, you cannot teach a student whom is training in the Flight Instructor Course without first gaining a certain number of hours, having your license for 2 years, and having a specific student pass rate.

Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument:

With this rating, you can now teach Instrument Students.

For more information on the following information, please call our office at (714) 773-0741 or please e-mail BillGriggs@flyafi.com